Keep on truckin’ - Two LWSD schools earn Sustaining Green School recognition

Two schools in Lake Washington School District were recognized as 2022-23 Sustaining Green Schools by King County Green Schools in June. Environmental & Adventure School (EAS) and the shared campus of Carl Sandburg Elementary and Discovery Community School have earned recognition this year. Both schools have been recognized for this level on multiple occasions. 

Reaching Sustaining Green School recognition requires a multi-year commitment to meet requirements in Levels 1, 2 and 3. The program focuses on waste reduction and recycling (Level 1), energy conservation (Level 2), water conservation and pollution prevention (Level 3), and additional conservation actions. Sustaining Green Schools must meet, complete and maintain conservation practices for all levels.

Congratulations to the following King County Green Schools for their achievements in 2022-23:

Sustaining Green Schools - These two LWSD schools were recognized as Sustaining Green Schools for maintaining their Level One, Two and Three practices, and completing an additional conservation action.

• Carl Sandburg Elementary / Discovery Community School
• Environmental & Adventure School

Level 3 - These LWSD schools received recognition as Level Three Green Schools for maintaining their Level One waste reduction and recycling practices while engaging in water conservation education and strategies.

• McAuliffe Elementary School
• Ella Baker Elementary School
• Dickinson Elementary School/Explorer Community School
• Mann Elementary School
• Juanita High School
• Alcott Elementary School

Level 2 - These LWSD schools received recognition as Level Two Green Schools for maintaining their Level One waste reduction and recycling practices while engaging in energy conservation education and actions.

• John James Audubon Elementary School
• Juanita Elementary School

Level 1 - This LWSD school received recognition as Level One Green Schools for starting or improving their waste reduction and recycling practices.

• Einstein Elementary School

See a complete list of schools participating in the King County Green Schools program. 

With 73% of LWSD schools recognized as Level 1 Green Schools, we are currently only two schools away from qualifying for Level 1 King County Green Schools District Status!